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• Twister rubble scoured for survivors
The National Weather Service sent out a tornado warning at 5:26 p.m., 13 minutes before the tornado hit Picher, said David Jankowski, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Tulsa.
• Cars are deadly during tornadoes
About 100 people have died in U.S. twisters so far this year, the worst toll in a decade, according to the National Weather Service, and the season isn't over yet.
• Mid-Atlantic rain prompts evacuations
The foul weather prevented the resumption of a Coast Guard search for a female passenger who fell overboard from a cruise ship northeast of Atlantic City, N.J., on Sunday night.
• Fla. wildfires force evacuations
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Dry, windy weather fueled several wildfires on Florida’s central Atlantic coast Monday, driving hundreds of residents from their homes as firefighters worked to contain the blazes and protect property. Helicopters dropped ...
• Suspected tornado damages Miss. mall
TUPELO, Miss. - An apparent tornado spawned by storms sweeping across the Southeast damaged a shopping mall and downed power lines in northeast Mississippi on Thursday, and severe weather warnings were in effect for northwest Alabama.

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» BBC Weather Centre - Middle East - Weather map provides an overview forecast with links to more detailed information for each country.
» Weather Underground - South Asia - Provides selection by country or city, plus maps showing regional temperature, heat index, windchill, humidity, dew point, wind, visibility and jet stream.
» WeatherHub - Middle East - Links to forecasts by country for cities and airports from various weather sources.